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Diane Orson

Special Correspondent

Diane Orson is a special correspondent with Connecticut Public. She is a reporter and contributor to National Public Radio. Her stories have been heard on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Here and Now; and The World from PRX.  She spent seven years as CT Public Radio's local host for Morning Edition.

Diane reported and co-produced the 2024 series Unforgotten: Connecticut’s Hidden History of Slavery. Her work has been recognized by the regional Edward R. Murrow Awards; the New England Emmy Awards; the Gracie Awards; the Public Media Journalists Association; the Local Media Association Digital Innovation Awards; and the Connecticut Broadcasters Association. Diane is also the co-recipient of a Peabody Award.